Districts Impacted
About this Project
This project is designed to enhance safety and improve operational efficiency along a 3-mile urban corridor between I-435 and Blue Ridge Boulevard in Jackson County, Missouri.
Project Milestones
Current
Stakeholder meetings
Summer 2026
Public Meeting
4-6 p.m., July 14, 2026
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church
10021 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64052
April 2028
2028-2029
About this Project
Why is this project needed?
This project extends across multiple jurisdictions and holds significant importance for the local communities of Kansas City and Independence, as well as for travelers who commute through the corridor. The setting of this project, throughout an urban corridor, provides a unique opportunity to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists alike. This project seeks to enhance connectivity, safety, and quality of life for all community members involved.
Project goals
The goals of this project is to explore solutions, enhance safety and improve operations for all users.
Virtual Comment Period
You can leave comments using the link below beginning at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 14 until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 29: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b697bf8dffdd4c3c9f811b189ac8faa1
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Project Contacts
Thankam Mathew
Title
Project Manager
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
Doneisha Wigfall
Title
Area Representative
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
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Project News Releases
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REMINDER: Online Comment Period for U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County, NOW - July 29
REMINDER: JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT KC) is seeking public comment input regarding the U.S. Route 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation comment period...
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Online Comment Period for U.S. Route 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County, NOW-July 29
JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT KC) is seeking public comment input regarding the U.S. Route 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation. The comment period opened...
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MoDOT KC to host a Public Meeting for U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County, July 14
REMINDER TODAY JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style meeting to discuss the U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements project. This project is designed to enhance safety and...
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MoDOT KC to host a Public Meeting for U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County, July 14
REMINDER JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style meeting to discuss the U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements project. This project is designed to enhance safety and...
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MoDOT KC to host a Public Meeting for U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County, July 14
JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style meeting to discuss the U.S. 40 Safety and Operational Improvements project. This project is designed to enhance safety and improve...